Hot-car death of Garland County judge's son still under review

HOT SPRINGS — The self-imposed deadline set by the special prosecutor assigned to investigate a Garland County judge's involvement in the hot car death of his 18-month-old son is no longer in effect.

Second Judicial District Prosecutor Scott Ellington said he won't set additional deadlines to decide if charges will be filed against Division 2 Circuit Judge Wade Naramore in the death of his son, Thomas.

On Jan. 29, Ellington told The Sentinel-Record that he'd make an announcement by the middle of this week. Last month, he said he'd announce his decision by Feb. 1.

Ellington said he and his deputies are still reviewing the investigative file.

Naramore's son died July 24 from "excessive heat" after being left unattended in a hot car for an unknown amount of time. Naramore hasn't presided over court since the death.

Upcoming Events